Box Hill Institute has announced that three finalists have been selected for 2025 Victorian Training Awards by the Victorian Skills Authority.
The nominees were part of a rigorous selection process of the highest excellence.
“We are proud to have our work recognized by the Victorian Skills Authority. The dedication of our teachers and the strong connections we maintain with industry partners are essential to delivering transformative education for our students,” Box Hill Institute chief executive officer Grant Radford said.
“These efforts empower students to build successful futures, and we are honoured to see that reflected in these nominations.”
The first finalist is for the Koorie Student of the Year. Zelman Wilkinson was the nominated student after completing a Certificate III in electronics and communications.
Mr Wilkinson has a passion for using his skills in telecommunications to help Indigenous Australians living in remote communities feel connected, which garnered industry recognition.
The other student nominated is Matilda McDonald for Trainee of the Year. After completing a Certificate IV in Veterinary Nursing in 2024, Ms McDonald is now a qualified vet nurse at Monash Veterinary Clinic.
The third finalist is for the Industry Collaboration award, in which their Improving Pathways for Deaf students in the Adult Migrant English Program was nominated.
The program is funded by the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs, which teaches deaf migrants functional language skills in English and Auslan to help them settle into life in Australia.
Mr Radford is hoping the finalists will inspire Victorians to pursue vocational education through TAFE.
“The Victorian Training Awards showcase outstanding contributions the vocational education sector makes to our community,” Mr Radford said.
“We’re incredibly proud of all of our finalists.”
The winners of each category will be announced on 19 September.
